On December 20, 2005, the Canadiens completed their biggest comeback in eight years by beating the Ottawa Senators in a 4-3 shootout decision. Alex Kovalev, fresh off a 13-game hiatus after undergoing surgery on his right knee, took to the ice to reach two impressive career milestones. Not only did he have a hand in all three Montreal goals, but Kovy also registered his 700th career point in the game’s second frame before netting his 300th career goal in the third. Kovalev would cap off his comeback by beating Sens goalie Dominik Hasek in the shootout to earn himself the game’s first star.